Act 6:3 | PNT | STEP | Look ye out . Be it noted that the church was called upon to choose these men. The apostles did not assume the right. There is no warrant here for pope or bishops assuming the right. Seven men . Why seven is only a matter of conjecture. Of honest report . Men whose reputation was a guarantee that they would handle the trust faithfully. Full of the Holy Ghost . Whose lives indicated the fruit of the Spirit (see ). And wisdom . Prudence and judgment would be essential. Whom we may appoint . Ordain. The people selected under apostolic direction; the apostle inaugurated into office.

Acts 6:3

Look ye out. Be it noted that the church was called upon to choose these men. The apostles did not assume the right. There is no warrant here for pope or bishops assuming the right.

Seven men. Why seven is only a matter of conjecture.

Of honest report. Men whose reputation was a guarantee that they would handle the trust faithfully.

Full of the Holy Ghost. Whose lives indicated the fruit of the Spirit (see Ga 5:22,23 Eph 5:9).

And wisdom. Prudence and judgment would be essential.

Whom we may appoint. Ordain. The people selected under apostolic direction; the apostle inaugurated into office.